Data to drive Australia's energy future
22 February, 2019A new research program brings together data and research in one central location to help deliver a secure, affordable and sustainable energy future in Australia.
Yackandandah's mini-grid reaches 1 GWh milestone
18 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Selectronic Australia Pty LtdThe Victorian town of Yackandandah has generated 1 GWh of renewable energy from its community mini-grid and has launched an energy storage installation at its fire station.
Redback part of SA Home Battery Scheme
14 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Redback Technologies AustraliaRedback Technologies has announced its solar and storage solution, the Smart Hybrid Inverter, will become available on a subsidised basis under South Australia's Home Battery Scheme.
Europeans call for better workplace lighting
01 February, 2019A survey found that 56% of Europeans would like better workplace lighting, with suggestions for improvements including personalisation, automation and adjustability.
Work to begin on Deakin's renewable energy microgrid
31 January, 2019Deakin is partnering with AusNet Services and Mondo to develop a $30 million renewable energy microgrid to power its Waurn Ponds Campus.
HT I-Ve Solar Tester
31 January, 2019 | Supplied by: TechRentalsThe HT I-Ve Solar Tester is designed to measure the efficiency of single-phase photovoltaic systems and verify the I-V curve of a module or a string.
Building a nation of battery recyclers
24 January, 2019 by Eduardo Yudowski* | Supplied by: Evolt Pty LtdAustralia is the worst of any developed country for battery recycling at 5–10%, compared with Belgium at 75%.
Labor plans to "supercharge" hydrogen industry
23 January, 2019 by Nichola MurphyThe Labor Party's $1.14 billion National Hydrogen Plan, which aims to position Australia as a leader in the hydrogen industry, has largely been met with support.
Signal Energy Australia powers ahead with NSW solar plant
16 January, 2019Signal Energy Australia will be working alongside Canadian Solar to provide EPC services for the 175 MW Finley Solar Plant in New South Wales.
Power monitoring to aid CO2 reduction targets
02 January, 2019 | Supplied by: IPD Group LimitedCO2 emissions need to be reduced by at least 50% by 2050, according to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
'Sun in a box' could power a small city
17 December, 2018Researchers have come up with a conceptual design for a system to store renewable energy and deliver that energy back into an electric grid on demand.
SA's big battery a "game changer" for the energy sector
10 December, 2018 | Supplied by: Aurecon Pty LtdAfter its first year of operation, the Hornsdale Power Reserve (HPR) has "delivered on high expectations of its performance and market impact", according to an Aurecon report.
ABB Ability TXpert Dry dry-type digital transformer
07 December, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has launched a dry-type (oil-free) digital transformer, the ABB Ability TXpert Dry.
Willoughby Council to slash emissions and costs
05 December, 2018Willoughby City Council has announced it will replace 1799 streetlights with LED lights and signed a 12-year renewable energy agreement.
Magellan Power supplies energy storage for Onslow Power project
03 December, 2018 | Supplied by: Magellan PowerMagellan Power's utility-scale battery storage system has helped increase the efficiency of the power station in the Western Australian town of Onslow.
